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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.139

The Independent Lord Is Kind at Heart

“At present Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is persisting in His mood of anger because He is the independent Supreme Personality of Godhead. At some time, however, He will surely be merciful, for at heart He is very kind.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.139, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was persisting in His mood of anger.
  • Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosāñi explained that He is the independent Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • He assured Haridāsa that the Lord would surely be merciful in time, because at heart He is very kind.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the assurance that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is very kind at heart.

Ask yourself

How can remembering the Lord’s kindness help me remain patient?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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